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Base to Bitcoin bridge

Bitcoin has no smart contracts, so no bridge can mint BTC on it. Moving from Base to Bitcoin means swapping ETH, USDC or cbBTC on Base into native BTC sent to your Bitcoin address. Garden, NEAR Intents and THORChain do this without an exchange account. If you hold cbBTC, Coinbase can also redeem it to BTC. You only need ETH for gas on Base.

Reviewed October 28, 2026 · 5 solutions checked

On this page
  1. Where to transfer
  2. Live quotes
  3. Short answer
  4. Why this route is difficult
  5. Possible approaches
  6. Options compared
  7. Working solutions
  8. How to move Base to Bitcoin
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

Services that handle this route. Links open the official sites and partner links are marked. Order and reviews are never paid for.

Live quotes

What popular services pay out right now for Base → Bitcoin.

Data from the LI.FI aggregator, updated just now. Quotes are estimates: the service shows the final amount before you confirm.

Short answer

Base uses a 0x address in an wallet such as MetaMask, Rabby or Coinbase Wallet. Bitcoin uses its own addresses, usually starting with bc1, in a wallet such as Sparrow, Electrum, a hardware wallet or a multi-chain wallet.

On Base, BTC exists only as such as cbBTC. To get real BTC you need a swap or a redemption.

Key facts
Official bridgeNone, Bitcoin cannot host one
Usual resultNative BTC on your Bitcoin address
Wrapped BTC on BasecbBTC, issued by Coinbase
GasETH on Base, no gas needed to receive BTC
Addresses0x... on Base, bc1... on Bitcoin
Usual time10 to 30 minutes, longer when Bitcoin is busy

Why this route is difficult

Bitcoin cannot verify messages from Base, so there is no into Bitcoin. Every route pays you from BTC held by , or an exchange.

Payouts wait for Bitcoin and pay Bitcoin , so this route is slower than transfers between EVM networks.

Possible approaches

1Native cross-chain swap

Garden, NEAR Intents or THORChain take ETH, USDC or cbBTC on Base and send to your Bitcoin address.

Trade-offNo account and no custody of your keys, but the quote includes a fee or spread and you wait for Bitcoin.

2Instant exchange

ChangeNOW gives you a deposit address on Base and sends BTC to your Bitcoin address.

Trade-offNo wallet connection, but the service holds your funds during the swap.

3Centralized exchange

Send cbBTC or other tokens on Base to an exchange such as Coinbase, then withdraw BTC on the Bitcoin network.

Trade-offSimple for cbBTC, but needs a verified account and the exchange holds your funds.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Native cross-chain swapNative BTCUsually 10 to 30 minutesFee or spread plus Bitcoin network feeMost transfers from your own wallet
Instant exchangeNative BTCUsually 20 to 60 minutesSpread in the rateNo wallet connection
Centralized exchangeNative BTCDepends on the exchangeWithdrawal feecbBTC holders with an exchange account

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
GardenNative BTCSwap contracts and solvers between Base tokens and native BTC. Fast for small and medium amounts.
NEAR IntentsNative BTCSolversSolvers compete to fill your swap to native BTC.
THORChainNative BTCTHORChain Liquidity pools with native BTC. Good for larger amounts.
ChangeNOWNative BTCService holds funds during the swapSend to a deposit address, receive BTC.
Coinbase and other exchangesNative BTCExchange holds fundsDeposit cbBTC on Base, withdraw BTC on Bitcoin.

How to move Base to Bitcoin

Swap USDC or ETH on Base into native BTC

  1. 1

    Prepare a Bitcoin address

    Open your Bitcoin wallet and copy a receiving address, usually starting with bc1.

  2. 2

    Open a swap service

    Open Garden, NEAR Intents or THORChain and pick Base as the source and Bitcoin as the destination.

  3. 3

    Enter the amount and address

    Choose ETH, USDC or cbBTC, paste your Bitcoin address and check the BTC amount you will receive.

  4. 4

    Confirm and wait

    Confirm on Base and wait for the Bitcoin payout. You can follow it on a Bitcoin explorer.

Fees and timing

Base gas is usually a few cents.

The quote includes the service fee and the Bitcoin network fee. Bitcoin fees rise when the network is busy.

Very small amounts can be uneconomic because of the Bitcoin network fee.

Common mistakes

  • Pasting a 0x address where a Bitcoin address is required.
  • Sending to an exchange without checking it accepts cbBTC on Base.
  • Expecting the payout in seconds. Bitcoin confirmations take time.

Before you transfer

  • Try a small amount first.
  • For large amounts, compare THORChain with an exchange.
  • Keep a little ETH on Base for future transactions.

Frequently asked questions

No. Bitcoin cannot run bridge contracts. All routes are swaps or exchange withdrawals.

Yes. Swap it with Garden, NEAR Intents or THORChain, or send it to Coinbase and withdraw BTC.

Usually 10 to 30 minutes, depending on Bitcoin confirmations.

No. You only need a Bitcoin address. Fees are paid from the swap.